30 November,2023 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Harmanpreet Singh
The conclusion of the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship brought forth a captivating showdown, leaving Indian men's Hockey team captain and Hockey Punjab skipper Harmanpreet Singh brimming with admiration for the exceptional standard of the tournament.
Steering the victorious team, Hockey Punjab, Harmanpreet expressed profound praise for the tournament following their well-fought shootout victory against Hockey Haryana which came after the game was tied at 2-2 (9-8 SO) at the end of regulation time.
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"The final truly portrays the escalating competitiveness within domestic hockey. The quality of hockey being played in the country has improved drastically and the remarkable skills by individual players surpasses any previous displays. By adhering to international protocols and standards, this championship almost mirrored an international event," said Harmanpreet, who finished as Punjab's highest scorer with nine goals.
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